U4 Federalist 51 Main Takeaways

Question 1

What does James Maddison think of humans?

Answer 1

“Men aren’t angels”: human nature is flawed, power hungry, selfish, etc. They need a government to limit abuses and avoid tyranny.

Question 2

Which branch of Federalism should be the most powerful?

Answer 2

The Legislative Branch because it is most responsive/closest to constituents. Should be split into two branches to check each other.

Question 3

Why are many factions necessary?

Answer 3

To avoid issues of oppression of minority by majority. More factions means more competition means less likely one group will have majority rule of minority.